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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Longan and Steak Salad
To prepare the beef: Using
a food processor, pulse together the garlic, cilantro stems, ginger,
salt, black pepper and 2 tablespoons oil. Spread the mixture on the
steak. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy bottomed fry pan. Cook the
steak about 2-3 minutes on each side until medium rare. Remove from pan
and allow to cool.
To prepare the salad:
Slice the cooked steak into thin strips. Place the prepared lettuce on
the serving plate and arrange the longans, mango, cucumber, green onion
and strips of steak on top. To make the dressing: In a small bowl,
combine the fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, red chilies and brown
sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
To serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad and scatter cilantro leaves over the top. Finish with cashews.
Mahi Mahi and Longan Ceviche
Serves 4
• 8 oz. Mahi Mahi, julienne into thin 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 small sweet onion, julienne
• 4 large plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 12 medium longans, peeled and seeded
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro, plus 4 sprigs
• 2 tsp. Kosher salt
• 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
To start the ceviche:
In a small stainless steel bowl, combine the mahi mahi and lime and
orange juices, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
To finish the ceviche:
In another stainless steel bowl, combine the onion, tomatoes,
jalapeño, half of the longans and cilantro. Season the mixture
with Kosher salt. When the mahi mahi is “cooked” by the
citrus marinade, drain the liquid and add to the vegetables. Drizzle
with extra virgin olive oil and toss lightly.
To serve: Separate the ceviche into 4 chilled martini glasses. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and remaining longans.
Longan Martini
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Bibliography
Susser, Allen. "Longan and Steak Salad, Mahi Mahi and Longan Ceviche and Longan Martini." Taste Florida's Tropics, c. 2002, Florida Tropical Fruit Advisory
Council, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, www.freshfromflorida.com.
Photographs
Maguire, Ian. Longan and Steak Salad, Mahi Mahi and Longan Ceviche and Longan Martini, University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center, trec.ifas.ufl.edu.
Published 30 June 2017 LR
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